Measuring-faucet.



Patented Dec. 4, I900.

G. SPARROW.

MEASURING FAUGET.

(Application filed. July 25, 1900.) (No Model.)

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GEORGE SPARROW, OF FREEPORT, ILLINOIS.

MEASURlNG-FAUCET.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 663,369, dated December 4, 1900.

Application filed July 25, 1900.

. the following is a specification.

My invention relates to liquid-measuring devices, or, more specifically, to liquid-measurers, which can be attached to milk-cans, vats, barrels, or other receptacles containing liquid and the liquid measured as drawn out.

The object of my invention is to provide a device of this character which will be cheap to manufacture and efficient in operation, one which will not leak or get out of order, and at the same time one which is so simple in its working parts that it may be taken apart by even the most unskilled, cleaned, and reassembled. I accomplish this object by a novel construction and combination of parts, to be hereinafter fully set forth in this specification and claimed.

In the drawings which accompany this specification and of which they form a part, Figure 1 is a side elevation of my device attached to a milk-can. Fig. 2 is a front elevation of the same with the top portion broken away. Fig. 3 is a vertical section through the axis of the faucet. Fig. 4 is a detailed sectional view of the lid of the measuring-cup with the float attached.

In the drawings like numerals of reference denote like parts wherever they occur.

The numeral 1 designates a can or receptacle for containing milk or other liquid. Can 1 is fitted with a lid 2 and a bail3. The bottom 4 of said can 1 is set into the casing 5, thus leaving a broad rim 6, to which the measuring-cup 12, bearing faucet 7, is attached. A pipe 8, formed integral with said faucet 7, pierces the casing 5 and serves as an outlet for the liquid in said can 1.

The faucet 7 is provided with a valve-casing 9, having three connections 8, 10, and 11 formed integral therewith. Connection 8 is joined to the can 1, as previously described. Connection 10 is joined to a measuring-cup 12, near the top thereof, and serves as an inletpipe for the same, and connection 11 is joined to the measuring-cup 12 at the lower edge of its side 13,abuttingits bottom 14,and serves as Serial No. 24,809. (No model.)

an outlet-pipe for the said measuring-cup 12. Seated in the casing 9 is a conical valve 15, which closely fits said casing and has formed therein,near its upper end,an elongated cylindrical aperture 16, having an opening 17 in one side. This aperture 16 is designed to make connection and establish communication between connections 8 and l0,in order that liquid may flow from can 1 into the measuring-cup 12. A second cylindrical aperture 18 is formed in the lower end of the valve and is pro vided with two openings 19 and 20. Opening 19 is in the opposite side from opening 17 of aperture 16 and is designed to connect with the outlet 11 of the measuring-cup 12. When this connection has been established, the liquid in said cup 12 may flow freely out through opening 20 at the bottom of the valve 15. The valve 15 has joined integral therewith a stem 21 and a handle 22 for operating the same. The handle 22 is placed in line with the openings 17 and 19 in order to facilitate the setting of the valve. Screws 23 are provided to secure the valve 15 in its casing. The measuring-cup 12 is secured to the rim 6 and is fitted with a sloping bottom 14 to accelerate the discharge of liquid thereform. A screw-top 25, a rubbergasket 2b, and a window 27, fitted in guides 28, are also provided. This window 27 enables one to see the height of the liquid in the cup 12. The screw-top has secured to its top and near the middle thereof a cylinder 28, with an interior bore 29, which communicates with an aperture 30 in the top 25, thus forming an air-vent. A stem 31 of a float 32 projects through the bore 29 and is provided with a nut 33 to limit its motion. The stem 31 consists of an enlarged conical portion and a smaller graduated cylindrical portion. The combination of the float 32 and the stem 31 forms an indicator by means of which the height of the liquid in the cap may be easily determined and also serves as a valve to close aperture 30.

In operating my-device the receptacle 1 is filled with some liquid, as milk. WVe will suppose that the measuring-cup has a capacity of one pint and that a quart is required to'be drawn out. first turned. 1 through connections 8 and 10 and fill the cup 12, the air escaping through bore 29. The

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The handle 22 of the faucet is The milk will flow out of the can conical stem 31 will close the aperture 30 and prevent the spilling of the milk. That the cup is full will be indicated by the float. The handle of the faucet will now be turned through an angle of one hundred and eighty degrees, and the connections 8 and 10 will be closed and communication established between connection 11 and the open air. The liquid will consequently flow out of cup 12 into the vessel held ready to receive it. The operation can now be repeated and the additional pint obtained.

I do not wish to be limited as to details of construction, as these may be changed in many particulars without departing from the spirit of my invention.

Having thus fully described my invention,

what I claim as new, and wish to secure by Letters Patent, is-- In a measuring device, the combination, substantially as described, with a cup provided with a conical air-vent, of a float provided with a stem consisting of an enlarged conical portion and a smaller graduated portion, said stem being mounted to move in said air-vent, and means for limiting the move-' ment of said float.

In testimony whereof I havehereunto set my hand in presence of two subscribing wit-' DGSSBS.

GEORGE SPARROW. Witnesses:

J. A. FAUGHENDER, J. A. KNEPPER. 

